17 Great Gifts For Adventure Junkies

"Outside is free" makes a cute Instagram hashtag, but hiking boots and backpacks cost money. At the holidays, however, you can skirt the reality of this bromide by asking your loved ones to outfit your next adventure. From rain jackets to headlamps to sleeping bags (and a flask naturally), here's the outdoor gear we're putting on our wish list.

The new YETI Panga is a completely waterproof duffel bag that is built for any outdoor adventure you can possibly imagine. From camping and fishing, to hunting and kayaking, the Panga will keep your gear dry and secure. The exterior TPU laminated fabric, hardware, and straps are incredibly durable and the duffel can be carried by hand or as a backpack.

Nothing ruins a bucolic nap in the great outdoors like persistent gnats and mosquitos. This two-person hammock is treated with Permethrin repellent (the same safe stuff used on bug-repellent shirts) so you can rest without worry of bites.

With a super-sticky rubber sole that'll make you feel like Spiderman, Five Ten's Rogue climbing shoe is perfect for beginner and intermediate climbers. The leather upper shapes to your foot and the Velcro fasteners make for a quick exit when your feet need to breath between routes.

Designed to fit a case of beer (or soda), Pelican's soft-sided cooler adds minimal weight to your and can ride comfortably on your shoulder. The soft sides are also more pleasant to carry when you're bumping through the wood. But our favorite design feature is that both front stainless tie-downs double as bottle openers.

Keep your phone, camera, and any other electronic firing, no matter how long you're off the grid with this battery and solar pack. The Venture 30 is a great backwoods battery by itself, weatherproof, durable, and good for three phone charges. And the Nomad 7 Solar Panel refills the Venture 30 in about nine hours (hook it to your backpack).

This all-purpose adventure sock is made from a blend of merino wool and lycra for a soft, wicking layer that keeps your feet dry and odor minimal. Extra cushion on the bottom offer a little extra cushion, but the highlight of these made-in-the-USA socks is the company's Full Contact Fit, which never sags, bunches, or rubs.

Hang this powerful LED over your campsite, or just light up your backyard if your cookout gets caught in the dark. The 60 LEDs provide 20 to 320 lumens (that's quite bright) and the battery doubles as a powerpack. You can get up to five smart phone charges, or run the lights for up to 96 hours.

This mid-height boot is ideal for wet and muddy adventures thanks to Gore-Tex membranes wrapped around your feet. It's light enough for long hikes and backcountry adventures, while the air shock heel adds stability and cushion. But our favorite feature is the Vibram sole, which offers unmatched grip and traction in sketchy conditions.

Sea to Summit's Basecamp combines your sleeping pad, pillow, and sleeping bag into one lightweight, easy to carry unit. The BC 1 is rated for 33 degrees Fahrenheit, but the BC 2 and 3 are can handle 15 and 5 degrees, respectively. The bag's 750+ loft ULTRA-DRY Down keep you warm and dry, but the impressive 2.3-pound weight won't slow you down.

Whether you're traveling abroad or through the backcountry, purify your water in 60 seconds with Camelbak's All Clear. The underside of the bottle top has a UV light which eliminates microbiological contaminants. The light is rechargeable via mini USB, and a single charge purifies 16 gallons.

This 50-liter pack features The North Face's FuseForm construction which seamlessly transitions from thicker Cordura fabric in high-abrasions areas to thinner weaves for a sleek, lightweight bag. The pack top can act as a rope carry, and the waist support belt and frame sheet are removable if you're looking to shed more weight from the 2.5-pound bag.

This environmentally-friendly flask is made from a blend of recycled plastics. That's wonderful, but our favorite feature is the double lid that opens the entire top. If you've every been frustrated by attempting to pour into a flask's narrow spout, or trying to clean it out a week (or month) later, Stanley has your next flask.

Most rain jackets are too heavy and don't breathe enough for active adventures. So while you're protected from the outside, you end up getting soaked by your own sweat. Arc'teryx's Norvan SL jacket, however, keeps you cool and comfortable thanks to its new Gore-Tex Permanent Beading Surface fabric that doesn't require a base textile to bond onto. This drastically reduces the weight of the jacket while offering unmatched breathability. Incidentally, the thin material also means the layer can't be packed easily as an emergency layer, or stowed once the weather lets up.

Track every trek into the wild with Garmin's new handheld GPS. The GPSMAP 64SC includes an 8 megapixel camera that automatically geotags photos and the three-axis electronic compass reads your bearing without your having to move or even hold the unit flat. It also comes preloaded with a global base map and can connect to your devices via Bluetooth and ANT+.

This tiny headlamp packs a serious punch with a 150-lumen LED that can cast light 130 feet. The Iota can dim and last up to 40 hours on a single charge (and the charge time is just three hours). Plus a storm-proof design and IPX4 rating ensures it can withstand the elements.

Born of a Kickstarter project, the Washington State-based family business Orange Screw sells a simple but ingenious product: made-in-the-USA polycarbonate ground anchors that screw in for more hold than you'd get from a stake. If you need to tie it down, you should do it with an Orange Screw. Here's your stocking stuffer.

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